Comeback bid comes up short for Indians

Iola's senior American Legion baseball team trailed by 4-0 and 7-3 scores before rallying late with a chance to extend its season. But the Indians could only close to within 7-5 before the final out, ending the AA Indians' season.

July 19, 2021 - 10:26 AM

Bradyn Cole scrambles to his feet after sliding safely into third base for Iola's AA American Legion baseball team Sunday against Silver Lake. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register

HUMBOLDT — Iola wasn’t about to go down without a fight.

After a 3-0 loss to Silver Lake in their opening game of the AA American Legion Zone Tournament Friday, Iola’s Post 15 Indians responded with a wallop, shutting out Wamego 8-0 on Saturday to earn a rematch with Silver Lake on Sunday.

Needing to win twice to win the tournament crown and advance to state, Iola continued its onslaught, rolling to an 8-2 victory to set up a second, winner-take-all contest between the two teams.

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